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Bellingham launches hate crime victim support program

Thursday, July 30, 2026

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Bellingham Police Department has launched a program to support victims of hate crimes, according to official records dated July 30, 2026.

The program provides resources and assistance to individuals affected by hate crimes, with the goal of improving response and support for victims. The department stated the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to address hate crimes and strengthen community trust.

The program is now operational and available to residents who have experienced hate crimes in Bellingham.

📄 Source: Bellingham Police Department — https://cob.org/news/2025/bellingham-launches-program-to-support-victims-of-hate-crimes

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Bellingham Police Department has launched a program to support victims of hate crimes“The Bellingham Police Department (BPD) and businesses in our community are teaming up to make it easier for victims of hate crimes to file a report. The new Safe Place™ program officially launches today, November 19, 2025.”
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The program provides resources and assistance to individuals affected by hate crimes“Victims of hate crimes can enter any of these businesses and ask for help. Staff will give them a safe place to wait and call 911 for them.”
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The department stated the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to address hate crimesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The department stated the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen community trustNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The program is now operational“The new Safe Place™ program officially launches today, November 19, 2025.”
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The program is available to residents who have experienced hate crimes in Bellingham“The new Safe Place™ program officially launches today, November 19, 2025. Participating businesses display a Safe Place™ decal on their business window at eye-height, where they are easily seen by anyone walking by. Victims of hate crimes can enter any of these businesses and ask for help. Staff will give them a safe place to wait and call 911 for them.”